Lots of vendors hand out samples at craft shows. It’s an easy way to draw in shoppers and entice them to try your products. I mean, who doesn’t like a sample when they’re shopping?! But is it right for your handmade business to give them out at a show? This depends on what kind of […]

Teaching an artsy class is a rewarding and fun way to make more money and meet new people. I’ve been leading craft workshops for several years now and it has been amazing! The attendees are so creative and really enjoy doing something they might not usually get the chance to explore. It has allowed me […]

You always want more press coverage for your handmade business- so how should the media contact you? There are a lot of names for a media page- “press page,” “contact info,” etc. Essentially you want to make a centralized section where bloggers, event planners, local news, and magazine editors can reach you if needed. You […]

As artists and designer we sometimes find ourselves struggling to make a living from our arts or crafts. Lots of companies can find people who will design patterns, videos, projects or catalog for free so they don’t want to pay us. However I have some ideas that I use to create multiple streams of income. […]

Sometimes you might need to take a break and put your Etsy shop on vacation. This can be for a variety of reasons- a planned holiday, an unexpected emergency or sickness, or just because you need some time to finish a project. There are a lot of misconceptions about vacation mode (it will bring your […]

So you’ve made the decision to sell your handmade items online- fantastic! When someone buys your creation you’ll have to know how to mail it out. There’s a learning curve for figuring out how to correctly ship packages, but once you get the hang of it the process is pretty simple. The following list includes […]

Sometimes handmade business owners decide to rebrand, and that’s okay! There are many reasons why they would do this- from a new product focus to a name change to a need for something different and fresh. If you chose to rebrand there are a few important things to consider. You’ll have to update your logo, […]

Owning and running your own company can be very time-consuming, leaving you without much free time to socialize. Like many handmade business owners, I too struggle with this (especially in the winter months when it’s cold and less fun to be outside). But keeping a balance is important for your emotional health and happiness. Let’s […]

(Photo by Organic Headshots) Digital watermarks are an effective way to protect and identify your work. They’re especially useful if you are a photographer or graphic designer with work listed for sale online. Artists also occasionally utilize them when sending proofs to customers and then remove them when the final version is delivered. Watermarks are […]

Photos can make a big difference in a business branding. They are the customer first impression of a creative business like ours. That’s why great photos are important on every avenue you work in such as your website, social media or catalog. here are a few Photography Tips for Great Photos! Pay attention to […]